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RNZ 5998

2010 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,298 mi
Last recorded243,298 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5998
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 243,298 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 228,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 211,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 205,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside and components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 204,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn c shape drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp on dash but pads are not worn to the wear indicator

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 197,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners placed on passenger seat

brake pad warning lamp on dash but pads look relatively new, hard to see inner pads on front

Fail 12 Sep 2022 197,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners placed on passenger seat

brake pad warning lamp on dash but pads look relatively new, hard to see inner pads on front

Pass 20 Sep 2021 189,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 179,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,048 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated, wires from sensor broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body guards fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,550 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,625 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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RNZ 5998 is a 2010 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNZ 5998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RNZ 5998 registered?

RNZ 5998 is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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